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1. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
2. FEB with Pedestrian Detection systemwarning light
PFCW SYSTEM OPERATION
The PFCW system operates at speeds above
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).
If there is a potential risk of a forward colli-
sion, the PFCW system will warn the driver
by blinking the vehicle ahead detection indi-
cator, and sounding an audible alert.
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TURNING THE PFCW SYSTEM
ON/OFF
Perform the following steps to turn the
PFCW system ON or OFF.1. Press the
button until “Settings”
displays in the vehicle information dis-
play. Use the
button to select
“Driver Assistance.” Then press the EN-
TER button.
2. Select “Emergency Braking” and press the ENTER button.
3. Select “System” and press the ENTER button.
When the PFCW system is turned off, the
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system warn-
ing light illuminates.
NOTE:
∙ The PFCW system will be automatically
turned on when the engine is restarted.
∙ The PFCW system is integrated into the
FEB with Pedestrian Detection system.
There is not a separate selection in the
vehicle information display for the
PFCW system. When the FEB with Pe-
destrian Detection system is turned off,
the PFCW system is also turned off.
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Illustration A
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PFCW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the PFCW system. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
∙ The PFCW system cannot detect allvehicles under all conditions. ∙ The radar sensor does not detect the
following objects:
– Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in the roadway
– Oncoming vehicles
– Crossing vehicles
∙ (Illustration A) The PFCW system does not function when a vehicle ahead is a
narrow vehicle, such as a motorcycle. ∙ The radar sensor may not detect a vehicle
ahead in the following conditions:
– Snow or heavy rain.
– Dirt, ice, snow or other material cov- ering the radar sensor.
– Interference by other radar sources.
– Snow or road spray from traveling vehicles.
– Driving in a tunnel.
– (Illustration B) When the vehicle ahead is being towed.
Illustration B
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– (Illustration C) When the distance tothe vehicle ahead is too close, the
beam of the radar sensor is
obstructed.
– (Illustration D) When driving on a steep downhill slope or roads with
sharp curves.
∙ The system is designed to automatically check the sensor’s functionality, within
certain limitations. The system may not
detect some forms of obstruction of the
sensor area such as ice, snow, stickers,
etc. In these cases, the system may not be
able to warn the driver properly. Be sure
that you check, clean and clear the sensor
area regularly.
∙ Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may
not be heard.
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Illustration C
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Illustration D
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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
Condition A
When the radar sensor picks up interference
from another radar source, making it impos-
sible to detect a vehicle ahead, the PFCW
system is automatically turned off.
The FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the PFCW system will resume automatically.
Condition B
When the sensor area of the front bumper is
covered with dirt or is obstructed, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
PFCW system is automatically turned off.
The FEB with Pedestrian Detection system
warning light (orange) will illuminate and the
“Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
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